Holiday Knitting

So I haven't been knitting much this past week as I've been busy working on other projects.  Today new yarn arrived (yippie!) and I get to start a newly commissioned blanket.

The beard hat for DS's boyfriend was a huge hit:

Here's the beginnings of the blanket: 

The pattern is called Garter Stitch Ruffle and is being knitted in Bernat Baby Coordinates and Softee Baby.

I'm also working on my first sweater.  DH has volunteered to wear the sweater no matter what it ends up looking like... :) Pics to follow soon!